Archive for Health & Wellness
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Self-Care for Caregivers
Milestones Area Agency on Aging Being a family caregiver is a demanding and often emotionally taxing role. While caregiving can be fulfilling, it also presents unique challenges that can lead to stress and burnout. Caregivers must take time to manage their own mental and personal health to ensure...
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Planning for Dental Care During Retirement
Did you know that original Medicare Parts A and B do NOT cover routine dental care? Here are a few things to remember that could help keep you out of a terrible dental dilemma after you retire. Your mouth affects your whole body. (And vice versa.) A healthy mouth lets you eat the foods you like w...
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Age Is but a Number
By Mary Schricker Gemberling As Mary enjoys some well-deserved time away, please enjoy an encore appearance of this column from October 2019. “Age is an issue of mind over matter; if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” … Ma...
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Your Advocacy Connection
We Solve Long-Term Care Problems It Takes a Village to Support a Senior By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Benefits Advocate Aging can be a challenge for all of us. There are so many major decisions When do I start taking money from your retirement funds? Is it time to downsize? ...
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A Day in the Delicious Life of a Hy-Vee Dietitian: Nourishing Mind and Body
By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602 hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com Ever wonder what a dietitian eats on a typical day? The truth may surprise you! Your dietitian team wanted to give you a sneak peek into the diet of a nutrition expert. Let us take ...
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Ask the Audiologist
How Do I Choose the Right Hearing Aid for Me? By Margaret Christiansen, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. There are many choices when it comes to selecting a hearing aid. The first step is to obtain a complete hearing test to evaluate the type and degree of hearing loss. After the hearing test,...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Chicken Tortilla Soup 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (remove seeds) 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 c. shredded cooked chicken breasts Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. chili powder 2 tsp. dried oregano 2 tsp. ground cumi...
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Calendar of Events | SEPTEMBER 2024
If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Group...
